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I
t's hard to believe that I used to perform spine surgery by moving
instruments based on feel, my ability to recall specifics about the
patient's anatomy and grainy pictures captured by big, bulky C-
arms. Those early days of intraoperative imaging didn't help lower my
stress level while I worked around such delicate anatomy, where the
difference between excellent outcomes and devastating complications
is measured in millimeters. Thankfully, newer C-arms have taken much
C-arms
A look at how the newest platforms capture and store high-quality images.
Thinking of Buying …
Richard Broderick, MD, FACS, FAANS
• C-ARM STRONG Advanced technology has made C-arms safer and more efficient so that your surgeons can provide their
patients with the best possible care.
